Dooboo kimchi is a popular appetizer or anjoo (side dish; often in reference to a side dish consumed with alcohol) that is popular while drinking Korean soju. It’s a very simple dish that consists of boiled tofu, kimchi and some meat (optional). Tofu is usually placed alongside kimchi as they are eaten together as a whole.

Serving presentation may differ from various restaurants, including Korean bars, but kimchi is normally placed in the center of a plate with tofu slices around the perimeter. To eat, kimchi can be placed on top of the tofu and washed down with a shot of soju, thereafter. The meat ingredient can include beef or pork strips (samgyupsal) but it can be left out to be severed as the perfect vegetarian dish. Lastly, it is garnished with chopped green onions for its final touch.

Recipe Ingredients

1 package dooboo

1½ cups aged kimchi

¼ lb pork strips (thinly sliced)

1 tbsp kochukaru (red chili pepper flakes)

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

2 tsp minced garlic

1 green onion, chopped

Salt and pepper

Cooking Directions

In a pot, fill enough water to cover the whole block of tofu and bring it to boil.